Lu Chenxing didn't over-explain the Principal's guess that he had an S-rank talent, 'Elemental Mage,' because that was his original plan; otherwise, he wouldn't have casually made cards.
The Elemental Mage talent allows the use of magic from any elemental attribute, but it only includes the ten major elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Ice, Thunder, Wind, Light, and Dark.
Although it can use many elemental attributes, the magic power is quite ordinary, and similar magic is far inferior to that of specialized mages.
As for elements that are close to the essence of the world, such as Life, Death, Time, and Space, which are generally S-rank or even higher-level talents when taken out individually, don't even think about it.
With such an S-rank talent as a shield, Lu Chenxing could then confidently cast techniques.
However, he had added some spatial elements to the Thunderstorm Technique he gave Xiao Guo earlier; did the Principal not know? Or was it…
Thinking this, Lu Chenxing subconsciously looked at Bai Yuntian and immediately noticed his meaningful gaze.
His heart tightened as he understood: he knew! He knew everything!
So, by deliberately saying in front of Yan Pingsha and Shadow One that he had an S-rank talent, did he mean to vouch for him and confirm this statement? Did he sense the difference in his talent?
Lu Chenxing forced himself to calm down.
Bai Yuntian had no ill will towards him, or he wouldn't have done these things, but the feeling of having his little secret discovered made his heart race.
But if he knew everything that happened to him, then wouldn't he also know about Liang Shouji's matter?
As he was thinking, Bai Yuntian waved his hand at Yan Pingsha and Shadow One, saying, “You two go out for a bit.
I need to have a good talk with Little Lu!”
Yan Pingsha had no doubts, a smile simply gracing her lips as she said, “Teacher, you must offer a high price.
Perhaps our school can gain an ace, and then we’ll get a good ranking in the grand competition.
Our school’s promotion to a top-tier academy will be just around the corner!”
“Do I need you to tell me that?!”
Bai Yuntian glared, impatiently waving the two out.
When the two left, a formation immediately appeared in the office.
Lu Chenxing was startled, and Bai Yuntian smiled, explaining, “This is a sound-insulating formation.
Anyone below the seventh rank won’t be able to detect our conversation.”
Lu Chenxing’s lips moved, just about to say something, when Bai Yuntian raised his hand to interrupt him, saying, “I guess you want to talk about the spatial element, right?”
Seeing Lu Chenxing hesitate slightly and nod, Bai Yuntian couldn't help but smile, “You don’t need to explain anything to me.
Talents and inheritances are your own secrets.
No matter how others guess, whether they guess correctly or not, you don’t need to worry about it.”
“However, the matter of the spatial element is indeed troublesome.
For now, only I know, which is fine, but you really should pay attention.”
“I won’t ask what your specific talent is, nor what elements you can use.
In short, from now until you reach the sixth rank, you must present yourself with the ‘Elemental Mage’ talent.
Do you understand what I mean?”
Bai Yuntian’s eyes were filled with seriousness, “There’s a good saying: ‘A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be toppled by the wind.’
If you are too outstanding, you will not only be blown down by external strong winds but also be ostracized by other trees that belong to the same forest as you.”
“But sometimes, you can’t appear too ordinary, so appropriately revealing your talent is the best choice.”
Bai Yuntian spoke these words with great sincerity, truly treating Lu Chenxing as one of his own.
Lu Chenxing’s parents had told him before that they had a very good relationship with the Principal; now he knew how good it was.
The Principal was even willing to proactively help him conceal his talent, giving him earnest advice, treating him almost like his own disciple.
Lu Chenxing then seriously accepted his request, “I remember, Principal.”
Seeing Lu Chenxing agree without any perfunctory attitude, Bai Yuntian breathed a sigh of relief.
He was very afraid that Lu Chenxing, with youthful impetuosity and a good talent, would want to announce it to the world, knowing he was only 18 years old.
However, it seemed he had overthought things; Lu Chenxing still knew the pros and cons very well.
Then Bai Yuntian sighed again and said, “As for Liang Shouji’s matter, I know all about it.
Before, when he was a little greedy, I just turned a blind eye.
Which of these university teachers and professors doesn’t seek benefits for themselves?
Forming factions is common.”
“But I never expected him to be so bold.
I was only out for about ten days, and he set his sights on you! However… this matter also has something to do with your parents.”
Lu Chenxing, who was listening, paused slightly, “How are my parents involved?”
“Because your parents are rare Scholars who are serious about research and don’t engage in faction-forming activities, so I have a very good relationship with them.”
Bai Yuntian couldn’t help but smile as he thought of Lu Ming and Mu Qingyi.
“In short, Liang Shouji thought that since your parents and I had a good relationship, they should get more, so he wanted to pull your parents into his scheme to get a share, but he didn’t expect to be thoroughly scolded by them.”
“Later, they clashed, but Liang Shouji, that coward, was not as strong as your parents, so he didn’t dare to act out, only secretly causing trouble.”
“Even when your current Card Shop opened, Liang Shouji incited others to write an anonymous report letter to the Education Department, roughly implying that I had given them special favors or something.”
“But unfortunately, they bought it through proper procedures with money…”
Bai Yuntian briefly explained the matter between his parents and Liang Shouji, allowing Lu Chenxing to roughly understand why Liang Shouji was so eager to have him hand over the Card Shop.
Then he continued, “Originally, I planned to come back and deal with Liang Shouji before he made a move on you, but I didn’t expect you to resolve him through the Mayor’s connections, so I stayed there for a few more days.”
“So, to compensate you, and for your safety…”
Bai Yuntian pulled out a sword-shaped pendant from his Pregnant, handing it to Lu Chenxing and saying, “This is a protective amulet I made.
When you face a life threat far exceeding your strength, it can activate a sword qi shield, roughly at the strength of a sixth-rank shield.”
“It can protect you from being assassinated by high-level professionals, but if you lose to an opponent of similar strength, it will not trigger.”
Lu Chenxing was not polite and directly took it.
It felt warm to the touch, like a special jade sword accessory.
“Thank you, Principal!”
“You’re welcome, you deserve it.”
After saying that, Bai Yuntian prepared to see him off, “Alright, there’s nothing else.
You can go back.
Take your time with your strength, step by step.
Remember not to be eager for quick success.”
Before his words even fell, Lu Chenxing felt the scenery in front of him rapidly recede.
When he came back to his senses, he was already standing at the entrance of the Principal’s office.